Polymarket traders show a tight race in South Africa annual inflation for 2026, with 4.7-5.0% at 25.5% implied probability edging >5.0% (23.9%) and 4.4-4.7% (20.9%), reflecting uncertainty over the inflation trajectory amid recent disinflation. October 2024 CPI eased to 3.4% year-over-year—its lowest in over four years—driven by lower fuel and food prices, yet core inflation held at 4.0%, signaling stickiness. South African Reserve Bank (SARB) projections via its Quarterly Projection Model point to 4.5% average in 2025 and 4.3% in 2026, but traders price in upside risks from 2025 electricity tariff hikes (Eskom proposals up to 36%), rand volatility (USD/ZAR near 18), and wage settlements. Key swing factors include November CPI (due mid-December) and SARB's January 2025 policy meeting, where further 25-basis-point rate cuts could anchor expectations below 5%.
Experimentelle KI-generierte Zusammenfassung mit Polymarket-Daten · Aktualisiert4,7-5,0 % 25%
>5,0 % 24.3%
4,4-4,7 % 20.7%
3,5-3,8 % 11.4%
$19,238 Vol.
$19,238 Vol.
<2,6 %
4%
2,6-2,9 %
8%
2,9-3,2 %
6%
3,2-3,5 %
11%
3,5-3,8 %
11%
3,8-4,1 %
11%
4,1-4,4 %
11%
4,4-4,7 %
21%
4,7-5,0 %
25%
>5,0 %
24%
4,7-5,0 % 25%
>5,0 % 24.3%
4,4-4,7 % 20.7%
3,5-3,8 % 11.4%
$19,238 Vol.
$19,238 Vol.
<2,6 %
4%
2,6-2,9 %
8%
2,9-3,2 %
6%
3,2-3,5 %
11%
3,5-3,8 %
11%
3,8-4,1 %
11%
4,1-4,4 %
11%
4,4-4,7 %
21%
4,7-5,0 %
25%
>5,0 %
24%
This market will resolve according to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12-month period ending December 2026 according to the monthly Statistics South Africa report.
The resolution source for this market will be the Statistics South Africa Consumer Price Index monthly report released for December 2026, currently scheduled to be released on January 20, 2027. Resolution of this market will take place upon release of the aforementioned data. If no data for the specified month is released by the date the next month's data is scheduled to be released, this market will resolve based on data from the last available month.
You can find the relevant figure by locating the report for December 2026 on the Publications page (https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1859), selecting the report, and selecting “Key Findings (Summary)". The relevant figure will be the figure for annual consumer price inflation (Y/Y, %) in the relevant month. Changes in Statistics South Africa’s reporting format will not disqualify a published relevant figure from counting.
Note: the resolution source for this market will be the official monthly Statistics South Africa Consumer Price Index report which reports inflation during 12-month periods to one decimal point (e.g. 3.6%). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market. For the full release schedule, see: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1874
Markt eröffnet: Jan 26, 2026, 5:50 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12-month period ending December 2026 according to the monthly Statistics South Africa report.
The resolution source for this market will be the Statistics South Africa Consumer Price Index monthly report released for December 2026, currently scheduled to be released on January 20, 2027. Resolution of this market will take place upon release of the aforementioned data. If no data for the specified month is released by the date the next month's data is scheduled to be released, this market will resolve based on data from the last available month.
You can find the relevant figure by locating the report for December 2026 on the Publications page (https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1859), selecting the report, and selecting “Key Findings (Summary)". The relevant figure will be the figure for annual consumer price inflation (Y/Y, %) in the relevant month. Changes in Statistics South Africa’s reporting format will not disqualify a published relevant figure from counting.
Note: the resolution source for this market will be the official monthly Statistics South Africa Consumer Price Index report which reports inflation during 12-month periods to one decimal point (e.g. 3.6%). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market. For the full release schedule, see: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1874
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Polymarket traders show a tight race in South Africa annual inflation for 2026, with 4.7-5.0% at 25.5% implied probability edging >5.0% (23.9%) and 4.4-4.7% (20.9%), reflecting uncertainty over the inflation trajectory amid recent disinflation. October 2024 CPI eased to 3.4% year-over-year—its lowest in over four years—driven by lower fuel and food prices, yet core inflation held at 4.0%, signaling stickiness. South African Reserve Bank (SARB) projections via its Quarterly Projection Model point to 4.5% average in 2025 and 4.3% in 2026, but traders price in upside risks from 2025 electricity tariff hikes (Eskom proposals up to 36%), rand volatility (USD/ZAR near 18), and wage settlements. Key swing factors include November CPI (due mid-December) and SARB's January 2025 policy meeting, where further 25-basis-point rate cuts could anchor expectations below 5%.
Experimentelle KI-generierte Zusammenfassung mit Polymarket-Daten · Aktualisiert
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